as in establishing
to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of
innovated a new system for filing books that dramatically improved efficiency in libraries
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Recent Examples of innovating
Andy Rodgers, based in Dubai, has joined Semafor from Bloomberg Media as Executive Director for Marketing & Business Development and will be focused on incubating new partnerships with leading institutions and organizations across the region and innovating new digital and convening products.
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Rachel Keidan, semafor.com, 2 Apr. 2026
In the early 20th century, home cooks were innovating and creating with new-to-them ingredients that were popping up in grocery stores and cookbooks.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
Russia is also innovating in the drone arms race.
—Holly Williams, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
Surviving and innovating their way out of the drought will be no different.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
The pressure to fill programs with demanding quadruple jumps and triple axels, while innovating the sport, prompted Liu to retire, burnt-out, at 16.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 24 Mar. 2026
The expert said states can move quickly, focus on what’s important, and borrow and learn from each other when innovating on AI regulation.
—Lorena O’Neil, Rolling Stone, 21 Mar. 2026
Lenzing met its 2025 goal of innovating a new circular business model for post-consumer materials by partnering with 15 supply chain companies to organize post-consumer value chain steps.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 19 Mar. 2026
Instead of being a career threat, Nvidia leader Jensen Huang said that AI gives his peers wings in an industry innovating at breakneck speed.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
Rachel Keidan, semafor.com, 2 Apr. 2026
In the early 20th century, home cooks were innovating and creating with new-to-them ingredients that were popping up in grocery stores and cookbooks.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
Russia is also innovating in the drone arms race.
—Holly Williams, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
Surviving and innovating their way out of the drought will be no different.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
The pressure to fill programs with demanding quadruple jumps and triple axels, while innovating the sport, prompted Liu to retire, burnt-out, at 16.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 24 Mar. 2026
The expert said states can move quickly, focus on what’s important, and borrow and learn from each other when innovating on AI regulation.
—Lorena O’Neil, Rolling Stone, 21 Mar. 2026
Lenzing met its 2025 goal of innovating a new circular business model for post-consumer materials by partnering with 15 supply chain companies to organize post-consumer value chain steps.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 19 Mar. 2026
Instead of being a career threat, Nvidia leader Jensen Huang said that AI gives his peers wings in an industry innovating at breakneck speed.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for innovating
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Once soil health improves, many gardeners find that digging individual planting holes is sufficient for establishing crops.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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Instead, Angine de Poitrine are more like Meshuggah or Dawn of Midi, establishing a meter and then creating rhythmic illusions using creative bursts of syncopation.—
Christopher R. Weingarten,
Pitchfork,
3 Apr. 2026
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McHugh, who joins CAA after serving as founding agent at United Talent Agency’s ventures group, will work across film, television, music, sports and digital talent to build global consumer brands and businesses.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
1 Apr. 2026
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The pair will support the subsidiary’s founding mission to develop and produce projects in the UK and across Europe.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2026
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Orta is a frequent early adopter of pioneering dye technologies.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The content creator is known online, not only for her unique and pioneering vlog style, but also for her sartorial style.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
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On the Island of the Gods, fresh ideas arrive like waves, creating a glorious cocktail of cultures and influences.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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One recalled how their oldest child once pushed an unplugged vacuum cleaner across the living room, carefully creating vacuum lines without actually cleaning anything.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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During the alleged assault, the victim managed to pull out a handgun, initiating a further struggle over the weapon.—
Andrew Adeolu,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Insufficient compliance after a warning, a pattern of repeat violations or existence of serious conditions that warrant immediate action may result in the division initiating an administrative complaint against the establishment.—
Staff reports,
Florida Times-Union,
24 Mar. 2026
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The showrunner revealed that the upcoming fourth season will mark a creative reset, introducing a fresh narrative while keeping the ensemble cast intact.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
4 Apr. 2026
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Netflix picked up the first two seasons of Sullivan’s Crossing two months later, introducing a broader audience to the show based on the best-selling novel series by Robyn Carr.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 2026
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What started as a fringe of far-right mothers has seen its interests collide with a presidential administration that embraces and amplifies their message, launching the group into a new level of influence in public policy.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The next day, the United States and Israel began bombing Iran, launching the country into war.—
Cora Engelbrecht,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Innovating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innovating. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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